pinky barot 203 1863 days ago Mike Pence is now in charge of the United States’ response to coronavirus, Donald Trump announced at a press conference Wednesday night. Mike Pence’s qualifications, per Trump, include that he is “terrific in many ways,” “very good on health care,” and “really very expert at the field.” OK! Here are a few fast facts about Mike Pence and public health: • When he was governor of Indiana, Mike Pence signed anti-abortion bills at a rate of two per year.